Côte Canterbury

Hearty food, great music, free wine and staff who understand the correct level of service - there when you need them and not when you don’t!

A lovely evening at Canterbury Cote made more special by the complimentary Kir Royales. Nice. One small error in the order - two Asparagus starters ordered with Hollandaise but served with vinaigrette. All else was very good.

Eccellent service and good food as usual. Unfortunately, I did not check the bill untill now and I find that I have been charged twice for my calamari starter. I hope to sort it out on my next visit.

We dined for a pre theatre meal and booked Cote as we have eaten in many of them before. The service was fantastic from start to finish. Lovely meals and good attention to allergens. Probably the best Cote we have been to.

Mother's day atmosphere was really lovely, the restaurant was exceptionally busy but the staff were unflappable and the food was great and delivered very timely. One of our party was late, but this was accommodated and handled perfectly. Thanks for a lovely experience.

The friendly and efficient level of service was at the high level we have come to expect from Côte. We enjoyed our experience and will come again.

we are regular visitors Cote and have over the years really enjoyed our meals but the dining experience is not what it used to be. The food on this occasion was not up to standard, my breaded zucchini was stodgy not not cooked through. The calamari was on the other hand over cooked and many bits touch and not edible. The main courses were overcooked dauphinoise so crispy was the top layer that it made the rest of the potato dry. The sweet potato cake was dry and tasteless a real disappointment. The piece of Pork belly was all fat and no meat the top so crisp it was again left as inedible. Your premises are getting tired and in need of a face lift. The disabled toilet is now locked and you have to ask for a code but the lock so stiff that the waiter had to fight with it to open the door, as this is near to dining tables this makes for an embarrassing interlude not a discreet one. Canterbury is now full of fabulous restaurants all vying for the diners that visit our wonderful city and Cote needs to remain up there with the best. the tall slim manager is ever cheery but the new waiting staff all seemed a bit lack lustre. You always used to employ such jovial serving staff the runners who pelt up and down the stairs 2 floors to the kitchens are in better mood, what happened to service with a smile. Adding the tip to the bill is a further embarassment as if you have come to the restaurant for the cheaper early doors menu and are on a budget asking to have it taken off the bill so that you can make a choice yourself is awkward to say the least. We would like to continue bringing our custom to your door please get your act together.

We were shown to our table promptly and served our cocktail, which was delicious. Out order was taken and the food was served quickly. The service was excellent throughout the meal. The food was very good as usual although my husband was a little disappointed with the risotto which was a little bland.

A special treat meal for myself and husband, but limited time. Had the premium set menu, and all very tasty and efficiently served

Lovely meal and fantastic service! The staff were extremely diligent and food was delicious from starter to desert

Great food for a reasonable price in pleasant surroundings. Menu suits me and garlic prawns amazing. Service so polite and professional

Friendly staff and good service. Steaks are the best we’ve had in years. Good crepes.

Visited on 18/5/19 party of four. Two of our party received our meals far in advance of the remaining two, waiter waffled on about the delay being due to the chef not being happy with our other two steaks not being ready yet and yet they were still brought to the table not cooked to our requirements which resulted us having to swop steaks amongst ourselves. The restaurant was not busy and quite frankly the meal was very expensive for what it was. We will be going to one of the many other restaurants on offer in Canterbury in future.

Overall we were reasonably happy with the 2 courses we ate. The 2 starters let the meals down overall. The crab starter had no true taste of crab so either there was insufficient crab or the quality wasn't great, or both. Crab has to be done well, so if pricing is an issue then I'd suggest not including it on the menu. The fish croquette (sorry but have forgotten the name of the dish), was seemingly heavy on potato and light on fish and too salty.

My wife, son and parents all went this lunch time to celebrate my fathers birthday. All was absolutely fabulous. Great food, great service, good drinks, and lovely ambiance. Could not fault anything. Well done to all the staff!!

Thank you excellent meal butterfly chicken the best I have tasted and a free bottle of wine. Will definitely return next time I am I'm Canterbury

Perfect in every way; service ambience, delicious food Great wine and attention to detail - thank you for a lovely evening.

We had a lovely meal with wine and coffee. Good service and we will return. The fish stew was excellent. In conclusion a great meal and good value.

As always, a really good meal, well prepared and served and very tasty. Shame about the Italian lady on the phone during our entire meal, talking at maximum volume - she really didn't need the phone!

Had a lovely evening and the food was very nice. Also very nice and polite staff. I would highly recommend a visit. Thanks a lot

Had a very enjoyable lunch Saturday, we booked a table but arrive quite early, and were able to order just drnks until we were ready to eat. I am disabled and they moved furniture around to accommodate my scooter.

Excellent Service, lovely food as always. We didn't wait long between courses and our first drink was ordered as soon as we sat down. Thank you.

The food at Cote is consistently good. On the last two visits in Canterbury the 12.5% service charge has automatically been put on the bill. The party was only three people. At today's visit the service was adequate but nothing particularly special. I am always keen to reward good service with a good tip but today would not have been one of them. I was therefore not that happy to have 12.5% added to the bill. Perhaps I am able to ask for this to be removed by our waitress but it could have got uncomfortable and not how I would have wanted to end the meal. Is this now the policy of all Cote restaurants to add 12.5% to all their bills?

Nice pre-theatre set menu. Restaurant was quite lively given that we ate early, around 5.30pm. Waitresses were welcoming and gave good prompt service ensuring we wete finished in good time for the play. We selected the prestige set-menu which we hadn't had befor, offering a wider choice and more intersting items (French onion soup and fish pie in our case, both very good).

Food and service really good, only downside they did not have any Sambucca to have with my Wife’s coffee. They did let us have my Brandy and the coffees for nothing.

Booked for my birthday everything was much better than we expected. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Very accommodating, great tasting food, Excellent service, friendly staff

Excellent service, took our orders promptly and food and drinks were quick to follow. Had the brunch special. So overall the food was great and good value.

Good, reliable bistro food as usual. Excellent value for a pre-theatre meal.

Great food and good service with staff being friendly and helpful. There is an extensive menu available at very reasonable prices and would definitely recommend.

This is a delightful place to eat. The food is of the highest standard and the menu is wide-ranging. The atmosphere is warm and the hospitality ensures that one wishes to return. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wished to savour a genuine touch of fine French dining out.

This was my third visit to Cote in Canterbury for lunch, the food was excellent and the Creme caramel is the best. The restaurant is well positioned for the Marlowe theatre so excellent for pre theatre meals and the set menu is good value for money. It's always busy and has a lively atmosphere without being too noisy and the service is good.

Lovely food served by lovely people and no doubt prepared by people who care.

Absolutely tip top breakfast! Loved by the whole family. Service was spot on, food delicious and cooked to perfection. Have now been for dinner and brunch, you won't be disappointed!

Only place to dine out in Canterbury City Centre! The standard of the food is always excellent and the service first class! Early evening 3 course meal is a superb bargain!

Great fixed price menu. This month it was difficult to choose as I liked everything on it. Good quality produce, cooked well and well presented. Great service, the waiters are attentive but not intrusive. Great value.

Brilliant restaurant to eat, fantastic service and you can’t fault the food. Good atmosphere whether you are a couple or a group. I would recommend a visit to this fantastic restaurant.

Over all excellent experience. We sat upstairs and our server was outstanding, unfortunately we didn't get his name . My only critisicm is on our main course of Duck Confit which myself and my partner struggled to finish as it was so so salty...other than that a wonderful evening thinks you x

Very nice atmosphere. Shame they ran out of the main course we wanted but they did offer us to choose another one out of any menus we like for the same price as our initial choice. Very friendly waitress.

Excellent food as always. Staff very friendly, professional and always accommodating. Great atmosphere within therestaurant ! Looking forward to April’s menu. Canterbury is the nicest branch that I have visited. I

Excellent As always. Our visiting friends were very pleased. Superb fish!

Knowledge on the food was not great (they weren’t aware of what the larding in steak is). There was no egg on my steak tartare and was said that it was the traditional version for mains had a sirloin and had hole piece of muscle in the middle of my rare sirloin can’t really blame them for that but when it is rare or blue should be check because was nearly impossible to cut and there was to little sauce provided for a 10oz sirloin and creme brûlée was burnt - creme brûlée is the definition of burnt creme not burnt sugar but should be caramelised sugar. Thank you for the experience - but IF I would come again would appreciate better staff knowledge.

Excellent service. My daughter has serious nut and seed allergies and we trust this restaurant to provide a delicious meal for her so that we feel very comfortable going there as a family.

Excellent as usual. Always book to go here for pre-theatre meal. Service good, food tasty and atmosphere very pleasant. We took a guest again and she was most impressed.

The steak my husband had was full of gristle My Seaford linguine was below average The service was ok

Food great as usual and tuna nicoise excellent with pink centre, charcoal grill and lovely salad. Staff as professional and helpful as ever. Like the complimentary rhubarb cocktail!

Lovely food. Excellent service- as always. Great ambience. A real pleasure. On this occasion it was a Birthday celebration and the staff went all out to make it a special evening.

Very enjoyable meal with friendly staff. It’s always pleasant to go to the Canterbury restaurant and will certainly return soon. Good menu choice, not rushed to eat, very pleasant.

Excellent food and service! Will be back again. Many thanks!

Lovely meal, delicious minute steak, great service. The creme caramel is to die for! In fact I would go back just for that, daily. Thank you.

First class. Had reserved table, ready on arrival. Lovely meal served with no fuss, the seabass very tasty and March special pancakes were wonderful. G and t’s pretty good too!